GDT: Free Agent Frenzy III: Freer and Frenzier

[Runner77]

That talk is certainly a lot cheaper than Aho's signing bonus.

Exactly. RDS saying just now that if the Habs structured their OS that way, it's cause they know something about the breaking point in the Canes's situation.

 

[Zorba]

Wouldn't be surprised if they matched but it'll be a thorn. Too bad Bergevin didn't have the balls to offer $10M. His frugal ways may have cost him Aho.

Aho is not gonna be a hab
What’s plan C now

 

[zx81]

It does not look good but Waddell is not the one signing the pay checks. Let's see.

 

[TannedBum]

So, basically, looks like we get nothing whatsoever of value. No Duchene, no Lee, nothing but a stupid offer sheet.

Fml.....

Thank GOD! Nothing is better than loads of aged and costly shit.

 

[sheed36]

I don't understand your logic. You think it is just a bargaining tool for Aho and his agent ?

For that amount yes I do since I don't think the Canes let Aho walk for that OS amount. Aho will get close to the 9.5m x 5 that he was asking for and the Canes get the player a little cheaper than what the player wanted.

 

[dinodebino]

Voila!

it's bullshit pr. No one helps nobody in any business.

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

21m$ in cold hard cash, just admit it Dundon, you can't do it baby.

 

[The Great Weal]

Voila!

It's fine, we might have signed Lee instead.

 

[1909]

Aho wanted a five year deal. He got one. And I think it doesn't matter for him if he plays those 5 seasons in MTL or Carolina. When he will be 27, he probably will make 15-20 M$ a season.

 

[OldCraig71]

The owner is a billionaire that has poured millions in investments in the arena in the last year alone.

People thinking Canes will have trouble with the bonuses live in the past. They don't. They will match 100%.

Well, I think that the reason that they picked Carolina is because they might have info that we do not. You might be right but it is still a bold move.

 

[dinodebino]

Going 7 years - 73m, how much up-front cash? Much bigger right? yeah...That's what being a lion means. We are always acting too small.

What's the real purpose of the offer?

 

[SOLR]

Then you’re giving up four 1sts

7*10.5 isn't 2x 1st+1 2nd 1 3rd?

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

I believe this offer is hiding something bigger. Not a trade or a signing. I believe someone is trying to put an owner of a welfare franchise on the spot..

Or its an owner that just missed the playoffs 3 times in 4 years whos got a goalie loaded for 10.5m for 8 years that said he wanted to f***ing win before or he bails during habs meeting at the end of the season

 

[overlords]

He sounds very sure of himself. Has he talked to his owner yet ?

Gotta imagine he spoke to him before free agency day came around.

 

[dinodebino]

But if it don’t work the habs didn’t improve at all
Same team on the ice. They won’t make the playoffs.
Couldn’t give a rats ass about Dundon. I want the Hans to win
Offer was too low

This seems bigger than a hockey deal to me.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Exactly. RDS saying just now that if the Habs structured their OS that way, it's cause they know something about the breaking point in the Canes's situation.

I hope they had this info. Still, I would've come way over the top. Made them go to Deutsche Bank like broke-ass Donald Trump to retain their star player.

 

[blarneylad]

What’s next. This was a ballsy move, but with so many picks including a 1st in 2021 can they not sign another offer sheet?

 

[OldCraig71]

Exactly. RDS saying just now that if the Habs structured their OS that way, it's cause they know something about the breaking point in the Canes's situation.

This is my theory as well.

 

[Runner77]

Bergevin with a presser in about 10 mins.

 

[1909]

It was between Aho and Point. Same agent. He told MB to chose Aho. he must know a thing or two about the success rate of this move for the Habs.

And 22 M$ in bonuses for an agent means lots of $$$$$ for him.

 

[Zorba]

This seems bigger than a hockey deal to me.

So Molson is more worried about the Business side than the team no the ice?? Wow

 

[Habarazzi]

There is no way Carolina doesn’t match… no way, they can’t settle for the three picks.

OK, so say you won't match now and .... we'll throw you an extra 2nd rounder. Let's stop wasting everyone's time.

 

[waffledave]

I believe this to be a Molson move to a a cash-strapped owner.

He is richer than Molson. He's cheap, not broke, the guy is a billionaire.

 

[sheed36]

I'm guessing if the Canes are hesitant to pay Aho this much and don't like the pick compensation the Habs and Canes can discuss other compensation options like roster players, prospects and picks instead.

 

[Runner77]

Aho is not gonna be a hab
What’s plan C now

If we knew Plan C, we wouldn't be a bunch of putzes posting here.